Become a Pilot · October batch Admissions open · 10 seats
Commercial Pilot Training for Indian Students planned end to end by airline pilots
DGCA ground school in Bengaluru or online (4 months), flying training at leading flight schools in the USA (11–12 months), then DGCA licence conversion in India. USA flying training: ₹72–75 lakh.
★ 5.0 Google RatingMay 2026: all 8 students passed Meteorology & RTR(A) Part 1 on their first attemptAirbus A320 Captain faculty · 10,000+ hours
8 / 8First-attempt passes, May 2026 (Meteorology, RTR(A) Part 1)
10 seatsPer batch, by design
10,000+ hrsAirbus A320 Captain on the faculty
6 countriesFlying at leading flight schools: USA, Spain, Greece, NZ, Philippines, South Africa
Why Aerogenesis
Six reasons students and parents choose us
Every one of these is something you can check on a campus visit or a mentor call.
People
Taught by pilots, not just instructors
Ground school runs under direct instruction from our founders: an Airbus A320 captain with 10,000+ hours and a Qualified Flying Instructor with 4,000+ hours on 13 aircraft types.
Batch size
10 seats per intake
Pilot training fails quietly when a student becomes a roll number. In a batch of ten, an instructor notices a weak subject in week two instead of at the exam.
Built in-house
Training software we built ourselves
8,798 DGCA-style questions across 202 chapters with worked solutions, an RTR(A) push-to-talk simulator with 281 voice drills, and a Moodle LMS with weekly progress tests.
Hands-on
A flight simulator in ground school
Classes are followed up in the seat, on our flight simulator at the Bengaluru facility, guided by pilot mentors. We don't just make cadets exam-ready. We make them aviation-ready.
Flying partners
Leading flight schools in the USA
Stage 2 in the USA is at leading flight schools in the USA, with dual logbooks (FAA + DGCA) from day one and mentor check-ins throughout. Five more countries are available.
One plan
Everything planned in parallel, every fee published
Medicals, eGCA computer number, visa and flying-school selection run alongside ground school. Ground, flying and conversion fees are listed on this page.
The Programme
Your route to a commercial pilot licence, in three stages
Ground training online or at our HBR Layout campus in Bengaluru, flying with partner schools abroad, and support for foreign-CPL conversion in India. Aerogenesis provides ground instruction and mentorship; partner organisations deliver flying training.
A structured, end-to-end CPL programme — DGCA ground school and mentorship in Bangalore, flying training through vetted partner flying schools abroad, and licence conversion on return — guided by licensed pilots who have done it themselves. Aerogenesis is a ground-training and mentorship academy; flying training itself is conducted by our partner flying schools.
18–21Months · three-stage planning estimate
6–8Months saved vs unguided path
CuratedDesigned by airline pilots
₹72–75LUSA flying training only
Estimates only, not guarantees — actual duration and cost depend on medicals, exam attempts, visa processing and flying-school availability.
The Core Principle
Most students waste 6 to 12 months.
The ground-training, flying-training and conversion-preparation stages run sequentially. Plan examinations, medical appointments, travel and documentation early so the transition between stages is organised. The normal 18–21-month estimate is confirmed through your individual plan; regulatory assessment and licence issuance have separate timing.
Without IPMP (our Integrated Pilot Mentorship Program): 30–36 months
Conversion flying matched to your logbook assessment at a DGCA-approved FTO
Skill tests + CPL application on eGCA
Airline preparation seminars
After CPL · Type-rating decision
Type rating is excluded. Choose the aircraft and timing based on job vacancies and industry demand; avoid committing to a type rating without a clear employment rationale.
Ongoing · Career support
Resume and portfolio building, airline interview preparation, cadet programme guidance, and lifetime alumni access.
Your Mentors
Taught by pilots, not just instructors.
Your training is guided by licensed pilots who have done it themselves.
22 years in the Indian Air Force, 4,000+ flying hours across 13 aircraft types. He brings military precision and structured thinking to every cadet's training journey.
Co-Founder
Capt Vidhi Sharma
Airbus A320 CaptainATPL holderFormer IAF AN-32 pilot10,000+ hrs · 7,000+ on the A320
Former IAF AN-32 pilot, now an A320 captain who has flown with IndiGo, AirAsia, Air India Express and a leading Middle Eastern airline.
A DGCA Qualified Ground Instructor with more than 10,000 hours of flying experience, Col Naren Divekar is our expert faculty on Air Regulations.
A message from the founder
Before you speak to a counsellor anywhere, hear it directly from the man who runs the training — Gp Capt Saideep Lall (Retd), IAF experimental test pilot and Founder & CEO.
Gp Capt Saideep Lall (Retd) — Founder & CEO
Gp Capt Saideep Lall (Retd) — Founder & CEO
Gp Capt Saideep Lall (Retd) — Founder & CEO
Stage 2 · Flying training
Flight training at leading flight schools in the USA
In the USA, cadets fly at leading flight schools. PPL, Instrument Rating, CPL and multi-engine endorsement, with dual logbooks from Day 1 and mentor check-ins throughout.
We also place cadets with vetted flying school partners in Spain, Greece, New Zealand, the Philippines and South Africa, matched to visa timelines, flying weather and seat availability.
Part of the training fleetOffice view, month sixMulti-engine endorsementTraining aircraftSimulator training
USA · 11–12 months · ₹72–75 lakhLeading flight schools in the USA.
Five more countries · 14–15 monthsNew Zealand, Spain and Greece ₹85 lakh each; Philippines ₹62–65 lakh; South Africa ₹55–60 lakh. Full inclusions are in the fee section below.
Dual logbook from Day 1Your flying is logged for both the FAA and the DGCA (dual logbook), with mentor check-ins throughout.
Aerogenesis combines its proprietary CPL question bank and in-house RTR(A) practice simulator with a structured Moodle learning management system. These tools support explanations, practice and progress tracking. Cadets then follow up their classes on our flight simulator at the Bengaluru facility.
8,798Practice questions
202Chapters mapped
281RTR voice drills
60Timed mock exam sets
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CPL Question Bank
A proprietary bank of 8,798 DGCA-style questions across 202 chapters and all 5 theory subjects — Air Regulations, Meteorology, General & Radio Navigation and Instruments. Every question carries a worked explanation, the interface mirrors the DGCA exam screen, and instructors track each cadet's chapter-by-chapter progress.
Practise radio communication with our interactive RTR(A) simulator. Push-to-talk phraseology practice on the DGCA syllabus — 281 structured voice drills from radio check to MAYDAY, plus 60 timed 30-minute Part B mock exams flown on real Indian routes with the actual route chart, METAR and NOTAMs.
Every subject organised chapter by chapter on our Moodle LMS — reference textbooks, condensed revision notes and video lessons in one place, with scheduled weekly progress tests that keep the whole batch on an airline-style training rhythm. Nothing depends on a cadet's own note-taking discipline.
Bengaluru facility · Hands-on
Flight Simulator
Theory classes are only half the training. At our Bengaluru facility, cadets follow up their ground classes with sessions on our flight simulator station, with an Airbus-style sidestick and throttle and a curved cockpit display, guided by pilot mentors. What is taught in class is followed up in the seat, not left in a notebook.
Very few ground schools in Bangalore put a flight simulator in front of cadets during ground training. We don't just make cadets exam-ready. We make them aviation-ready.
The simulator is a learning aid. Sessions do not count towards DGCA licence flying hours.
Watch the tools in action
Short demos recorded on the live systems.
DGCA Question Bank
RTR Basic RT Drills
RTR DGCA Part B Simulator
Moodle LMS
Real students · The May '26 Batch
8/8first-attempt passes
All eight students in the May 2026 cohort passed Meteorology and RTR(A) Part 1 on their first attempt. These results refer to this cohort and these examinations.
The May '26 batch — groundbound today, airborne tomorrowEvery seat here will one day be a cockpit seatSimulator discipline before the first flying hour
“Training under an IAF Flying Instructor and Airline Pilots gave me insights you won't find in any textbook. The transition to flight training in the USA was seamless”
Rameswar Sai · Google review
★★★★★
“Solid test series and great question banks. Commercial pilot training here is well organized and focuses on both theory and practical learning. Really enjoyed my experience.”
Tejas Patel · Google review
★★★★★
“The best ground classes for DGCA if you're looking for clear explanations and proper guidance. The instructors are patient and very helpful. Satisfactory experience.”
Shivani Solanki · Google review
★★★★★
“Clear concepts, small batch sizes, great study material, and personal attention. Totally satisfied with Aerogenesis”
Shruti Dwivedi · Google review
★★★★★
“It is a good Institute, having excellent instructors. The instructors give thorough knowledge of the course.”
Cadets from the May '26 batch on what training here is like.
CPL Cadet — May '26 Batch
CPL Cadet — May '26 Batch
CPL Cadet — May '26 Batch
CPL Cadet — May '26 Batch
CPL + University Degree · Lingaya's Vidyapeeth
Graduate with a degree, not just a licence.
On the flagship pathway, every cadet can pursue a UGC-recognised B.Sc (Vocation) in Hospitality & Aviation Management from Lingaya's Vidyapeeth — a Deemed-to-be University — in parallel with CPL training. Aerogenesis is an Industrial Partner of Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, authorised to administer the course.
"What does my child have to show for it if flying doesn't work out?" With Aerogenesis, the answer is a full university degree running alongside the licence, not after it.
Awarded by Lingaya's Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be University u/s 3, UGC Act 1956), under the LV School of Vocational Studies. 3 years, 6 semesters, open to any Class XII stream.
Runs alongside your CPL
The degree is structured to run in parallel with ground school and flying training — you graduate with a pilot's licence and a university degree together, not one or the other.
IATA-aligned diplomas on top
Add IATA-aligned diploma certifications through BIA&L, an IATA-Authorised Training Centre in Bangalore, at no extra time cost — CPL, degree and industry credentials in one pathway.
YOUR CPL PATHWAY
Three stages. One clear plan.
Understand the training, time and investment at every step — from your first ground class to licence conversion in India.
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STAGE 1
Ground Training
4 monthsClassroom or online
Four-component package₹1,80,000
Air Regulations
₹40,000
Air NavigationGeneral Navigation, Radio Navigation & Air Instruments
₹60,000
Air Meteorology
₹40,000
RTR Parts 1 & 2
₹40,000
Package total: three theory subjects + RTR₹1,80,000
The ₹1.8 lakh package covers Air Regulations, Air Navigation, Air Meteorology and RTR Parts 1 and 2. Technical General is charged separately at ₹60,000. Aerogenesis does not teach Technical Specific. Available online or at HBR Layout, Bengaluru.
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STAGE 2
Flying Training
11–12 months in the USA14–15 months elsewhere
Train with partner flying schools in your chosen country. Flying-training fees are separate from ground training and licence conversion.
USA
₹72–75 lakh11–12 months
New Zealand
₹85 lakh14–15 months
Spain
₹85 lakh14–15 months
Greece
₹85 lakh14–15 months
Philippines
₹62–65 lakh14–15 months
South Africa
₹55–60 lakh14–15 months
Included in your flying-training fee
Training fees
Training materials
Accommodation
Food
Transport during training
Country visa-processing fees
Medicals
Air tickets are excluded. Budget for these separately.
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STAGE 3
Licence Conversion
1–2 months · flying & documentationIndia
Approximate conversion cost₹3.5–5 lakh
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Give us 3 months’ advance notice. This allows your conversion to be planned before you return. The notice is a planning requirement, not an extra three-month conversion phase.
Your final cost and plan depend on your current logbook, the aircraft required, and your flying-hours compliance or shortfall against DGCA requirements.
How to read your training timeline
Aerogenesis normally plans 18–21 months for stages 1, 2 and 3 completed sequentially under expert guidance across its advertised countries. Ground training: 4 months. Flying: 11–12 months in the USA; 14–15 months in other advertised countries. Stage 3: approximately 1–2 months for conversion flying and documentation only. Give 3 months’ advance notice for conversion planning; this is not an additional training stage. These are indicative phase durations, not a promise that each student takes every stage’s maximum duration. Confirm your individual overall schedule before enrolment. DGCA assessment and licence issuance have separate, regulator-controlled timing.
Before you enrol
What to check before you start
Eligibility
Who this is for.
Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics is the standard route. Commerce and Arts students without those subjects can still qualify through the NIOS route — see our full NIOS eligibility guide for exactly how that works. You'll also need a DGCA Class 2 medical to begin, and a Class 1 medical before flying training; we guide you through both.
Flexible start
Start with the training you need now
You can join complete ground school, individual subjects or RTR separately. Daytime online and classroom options are available; the full CPL mentorship programme is optional.
Commercial pilot training: your questions answered
How long does commercial pilot training take?
Ground training takes 4 months, online or in a classroom. Flying training takes 11–12 months in the USA or 14–15 months in other available countries. Conversion flying and documentation take approximately 1–2 months, with 3 months’ advance notice for planning. DGCA assessment and licence issuance follow separately without a guaranteed processing time. Individual schedules depend on training progress and completion of the required formalities.
What does commercial pilot training cost?
Ground training is ₹1.8 lakh for Air Regulations, Air Navigation, Air Meteorology and RTR Parts 1 and 2; Technical General is ₹60,000 separately, and Technical Specific is not taught by Aerogenesis. Flying training — USA: ₹72–75 lakh; New Zealand, Spain and Greece: ₹85 lakh each; Philippines: ₹62–65 lakh; South Africa: ₹55–60 lakh. Licence conversion is estimated at ₹3.5–5 lakh. The 1–2-month estimate covers conversion flying and documentation only, with 3 months’ advance notice for planning. DGCA assessment and licence issuance take place separately and have no guaranteed processing time. The final cost depends on your current logbook, aircraft requirements and flying-hours compliance or shortfall against DGCA requirements. Type rating is excluded. Choose the aircraft and timing based on job vacancies and industry demand; avoid committing to a type rating without a clear employment rationale. See our fee breakdown by stage and country.
Who is eligible?
Class 12 with Physics and Maths — commerce or arts students can qualify via NIOS (our NIOS guide explains how). You'll also need a DGCA Class 2 then Class 1 medical; see the Class 1 medical guide.
Does Aerogenesis conduct the flying training itself?
No. Aerogenesis provides ground instruction and mentorship; partner organisations deliver flying training. In the USA, cadets fly at leading flight schools. The applicable programme, training location, aircraft/simulator allocation, inclusions and any additional-hour charges must be confirmed in the written training offer.
Where is the flying done?
Through vetted partner flying schools across six countries — USA, Spain, Greece, New Zealand, the Philippines and South Africa — matched to your visa timeline, flying weather and seat availability. Then home for DGCA licence conversion with our support. The abroad pathway page has the full detail.
How is Aerogenesis different from other ground schools in Bangalore?
Our ground school is taught by working pilots, not tutors reading a syllabus: an Air Force-qualified flying instructor and experimental test pilot, an active Airbus A320 captain with 10,000+ flying hours, and Col Naren Divekar, a DGCA Qualified Ground Instructor with 10,000+ hours of flying experience and our expert faculty on Air Regulations. On top of that, we've built our own exam infrastructure in-house: a proprietary DGCA question bank and mock-test software, plus an in-house RTR simulator for radio-telephony practice, instead of relying on third-party material.
Is type rating included?
No. Type rating is excluded. Choose the aircraft and timing based on job vacancies and industry demand; avoid committing to a type rating without a clear employment rationale.
Can I join only ground school, one subject or RTR?
Yes. You can join complete ground school, individual subjects or RTR separately. Daytime online and classroom options are available; the full CPL mentorship programme is optional. See the ground-school course and subject fees.
Can I earn a degree alongside my CPL?
Yes, on the flagship pathway. Cadets can pursue a UGC-recognised B.Sc (Vocation) in Hospitality & Aviation Management from Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, a Deemed-to-be University, in parallel with CPL training. See the B.Sc & Diploma Programs.
Where exactly are you in Bangalore?
No 576, 8th Main Road, 5th Block, 1st Stage, HBR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043 — a 3,000 sq ft dedicated training centre. Call +91 97418 96082 or WhatsApp to visit before the October batch.
October Batch. Admissions Open.
Your seat in the flight deck is closer than you think.
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